I posted a diary at DailyKos summarizing issues from the comments we've received so far on the High Speed Passenger Rail proposal:

High Speed Passenger Rail: First Issues

I've just posted a diary on an update of the original Energize America Act V, in support of passenger rail:

Energize America: The High Speed Passenger Rail Act, Draft 1

When a member of Congress asked the Energize America team to transform its concepts into material ready for Congressional action, this post opened discussion on the household economics of fossil fuel efficiency. The first draft of "The Efficient American Homes Act" adds detail to earlier provisions for government intervention in household energy efficiency.

It’s a proud day for Indiana as new research out of Purdue University might just put the USA back on track to energy independence. Researchers said on Monday that “A new, more efficient method for manufacturing biofuels could generate enough fuel to supply the entire U.S. transportation sector while sharply reducing the amount of raw materials to make it”.